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Vinyl record dividers
Hey gang, I've seen some vinyl record dividers online, basically strips of wood with an alphabet letter in the end. They're pretty pricey though, about 80 quid! Effectively I need strips of something, ideally stiff wood, which are about 25-30mm high, 13 inches long/35/40cm and thin - say 2mm. I'm looking for something…
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Hobbycraft sewing machines - compatible foot pedals?
I recently bought a Hobbycraft 12s machine but it has a tiny, flimsy foot pedal. I have been trying to find another one I can use but it is impossible to know what is compatible. I finally got some info (not from Hobbycraft who won't say) that Silver Viscount make the Hobbycraft machines. Hobbycraft can't even give me the…
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Please somebody educate me on my Grammar here (Placement of a Question mark in middle of sentence)
Hi all Technically, this is moneysaving because I've had a pint bet (with my pal down the pub) on the placement of a question mark in a sentence such as this. This is a bit light hearted and not supposed to come across as formal or serious. I did have a quick browse on google but it's not 100% clear what the rules are when…
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Craft Stall Income Tax Query
I am retired from work with a work pension (greater than
£12.5k pa) - I am under state pension age. I have been selling items at a few
local craft fairs and am now conscious maybe I should be looking at what I
should be doing re tax etc. I need to weigh up whether its worth me continuing
to do what effectively started as a…
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Shop to let through a raffle
Hi , another one of my crazy idea, I own a commercial unit ( for 12 years occupied for 11,5 years by 3 different tenants)which is going to be free in one month time , I advertise it on g……e in the last week and I am amazed that 500 people had a look at the ad on the website but only got 3 messages with very basic enquiry,…
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How to felt a knitted Poppy
As the title says I have knitted a poppy, its lovely but a bit big and I thought it might look nice felted, is there a good way to do this? I've put a cardigan in a too hot washing machine before which came out felted is it as easy as that? Everything I get when I try and google it is related to creating felt for use from…
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MSE Blog Discussion: Grab bundles of craft supplies from £1 via scrap stores
Read MSE Jenny's blog: Grab bundles of craft supplies from £1 via scrap stores From tinsel to textiles, buttons to bubble wrap, scrap stores let you grab dirt-cheap craft materials that might otherwise have been sent to landfill. We're keen to hear from anyone who's used them. What have you picked up? How much was it? What…
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Etsy Scam
Hoping someone can offer some advise. Me and my wife have been scammed via the Etsy app whilst trying to set up as a seller. Does anyone know if Etsy have to take any responsibility seeing as the hackers are clearly 'in their system' getting email details etc.? The bank are happy to not get involved because the payment was…
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Longshot. Can anyone recognise Mirrorine please?
I was given this bottle many years ago. It's full and still seems viable as liquid and no sediment. I can't find anything on the net which is surprising and my problem is 'mixed with the colours' - what sort of paint should be used. I'd like to paint on glass. I have a leaded front door window that I can't stand and would…
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2023 - No Craft Spending - I WILL bust my stash and make pretty things!!!!!
Another year - another chance to stash bust and turn all our crafting supplies into pretty things :) I have put myself on a self imposed craft spending ban during 2023. As a total ban has not worked well for me in the past I have decided to set a budget of £300 for the year for me to treat myself to new supplies. I am not…
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Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2023 - come join us!
Hi everybody, Welcome to the Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2023. Here we share our makes, life's ups and downs and generally chat and support each other whilst making beautiful items. We all love to cross stitch but also knit, crochet, sew etc. We love to see photos of Works in Progress (WIPs) and finished articles too.…
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Sewing machine not working
The bobbin holder of my sewing machine isn't turning. It's as if it's locked in bobbin winder mode. I've oiled it, dismantled to check for thread and cleared of fluff but still not working. The other parts are working. Any ideas as to what the problem might be?
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Cheap christmas crafts to sell.
Hi everyone ☺️ I'm looking for some ideas for some really cheap easy to make Christmasy things.... I basically support a charity and was wanting to make them a load of stuff to donate for them to sell ( for next Christmas ) bits I can make bit by bit all year. I do donate loads to them all year so don't want to spend a…
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Brush calligraphy
How can I learn brush calligraphy? Are there online resources you've tried that are good? Also I'd like to try some brush letter stencils - any idea where I could find these, or a font available on standard software that I could print myself? Thanks for any suggestions or things you've tried yourself.
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RHS watercolour painting books
Bit of a long shot but has anyone here ever seen/used one of these? OH is asking me what I want for birthday and Christmas and I foolish spent my pocket money a couple of months back on a load of lovely paint & pencil sets (which I'm loving.....) so don't need any more supplies. But these look possibly a bit of fun. Looks…
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Tunisian crochet scarf
Finished my scarf - have put side pockets in that have been sewn closed a little at the bottom to stop phone falling out etc. First time I have done Tunisian crochet - pockets are because my hands always feel the cold no matter what gloves I have. Have put things in pockets to show where they are.
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Advice on curtain header and hanging - mystified
Hi, hoping the many creative people can help me. I have new to me curtain whixh have been in a cupboard for ages as I can't work out to head them. There doesn't appear to be anywhere to put hooks?! All and any advice welcome. I wondered if I should attach some header tape . Thank you.
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Cross stitch supplies
can anyone recommend a supplier for cross stitch threads and fabric. As wanting to start a new project
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Want to try crochet
I'm a knitter at the moment taught by my Mum, but I'm interested in giving crochet a go and have seen these "beginner kits" on Amazon at what seems like a very cheap price. Has anyone used these and are they any good? They seem to have everything you need to get started but I've read the reviews and they seem quite mixed.…
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Alternative to split pins
Hi there, Bit of an odd question, but I am looking for something that I can use on two pieces of cardboard to allow the top one to rotate (think of the card pull string toys where the arms and feet move up and down as you pull a string). However, I would need the top movement to be fair stable so the top piece of card…
